Troubleshooting Machine Quilting Articles

9 Practical Tips for Quilting Large Quilts at Home

Quilting a bed-size quilt on your home machine can be challenging, but it’s doable with the right tools and mindset. Discover tips for managing quilt bulk, adjusting your workspace, and keeping your posture in check to make large quilting projects easier and more enjoyable.

How to Troubleshoot Sewing Machine Tension Like A Pro

Say goodbye to sewing frustration and hello to smooth, strong seams with our easy-to-follow guide. Discover the common causes of tension issues, how to identify them, and quick fixes to get your stitches looking flawless.

How to Not Over-do FMQ

“But I don’t want to ruin it." More often than not, those who struggle with machine quilting have uttered this phrase at least once.  Its often not even stitching the designs thats the problem, its simply overcoming the mental gymnastics of coming up with a plan...

How to Avoid Eye Lashes in Quilting Before It Starts

One of the worst things to happen in your free motion quilting is to spend an hour stitching just to turn it over and see hundreds of little eye lashes all over the back of your quilt. After seam ripping for what feels like hours, you may just throw the project down on the WIP pile and not even finish it because you’re so mad. Continue reading to find out what causes eye lashing in quilting and how you can avoid it in the future.

Walking Foot Alternatives – Can You Quilt Without One?

Walking Foot Alternatives – Can You Quilt Without One?

Sometimes the unthinkable happens. You spend all day crawling on the ground to baste your quilt together, you stand up, crack your back, and head to the sewing machine excited to start quilting when all of a sudden you realize your walking foot is broken! You need a fix, and fast. Continue reading for your best bet at walking foot alternatives when you’re in a pinch.

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